Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

Marquette, home of Northern Michigan University, was ranked as one of the safest college towns in America, according to The SafeWise Report. Northern takes pride in having a campus that is caring, inclusive and ready to take action in light of safety concerns. Northern encourages students, employees and visitors to make themselves familiar with the resources and services available for assistance in matters of safety.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Insurance

Health Center will bill your insurance, for specific questions about your coverage, it is best to contact the Customer Service number on the back of your card.

Although we do not participate with all insurance plans, we will submit claims to all insurance plans for which we have proper claim information on file.

To ensure we have complete and correct information, patients should have their current insurance card(s) with them when arriving at the Health Center for care. If you are covered under more than one health insurance plan, please bring all plan cards with you. We may also need the address, phone number and date of birth of the policy subscriber. (Secure fax line is 906-227-2332 if copy of card needs to be sent)

ATTN: Blue Care Network requires a referral from the patient's Primary Care Doctor (if not one of our providers). Students while away from home area, changing primary care to one of our providers (Medical Director is Dr. David Luoma). The customer care number is 1-800-662-6667. This must be done prior to being seen for a clinic visit.

Lower Michigan Medicaid HMO's are not covering lab services. Please make sure to call the customer service number on your card. Michigan Medicaid and Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) do cover lab services.